Snapcraft is described as 'Snaps are software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run. And because they bundle their dependencies, they work on all major Linux systems without modification' and is a Package Manager in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Snapcraft for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flatpak and Flathub apps. The best Snapcraft alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Snapcraft are Flatpak, Flathub, npm and Zero Install.